Home Free has made quite the career for themselves by not only releasing their own original songs, but covering other songs as well, from a multitude of eras and genres. The all-vocal group has put their twist on some of music’s biggest hits throughout their career. While their list of successful covers is far too large to mention, keep reading for ten of our favorites.
10. “Folsom Prison Blues,” Johnny Cash
“Folsom Prison Blues” will undoubtedly go down in history as one of Home Free’s best spins on a classic. Putting their own spin on the Johnny Cash tune, Home Free’s version of this song would make even the Man in Black proud.
9. “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Charlie Daniels
Not many artists have successfully been able to cover the late Charlie Daniels‘ “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” but Home Free isn’t just anyone. Daniels joined Home Free on this iconic tune, along with famed violinist Taylor Davis. There isn’t any way to improve on Daniels’ version, but Home Free’s take on it with the Country Music Hall of Fame member is pretty legendary.
8. “Bless the Broken Road,” Rascal Flatts
It was Rascal Flatts who made “Bless the Broken Road” famous, but that might be because Home Free’s version didn’t come out first. Written by Marcus Hummon, Bobby Boyd, and Jeff Hanna, Home Free’s swapping out lead vocals on this love song make it one that will undoubtedly be a classic for years and years to come.
7. “Man of Constant Sorry,” Man of Constant Sorrow
“Man of Constant Sorrow” is from the hit movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou? To film the video, the five group members dressed as cast members from the movie, even though their version was released 18 years later.
6. “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” John Denver
Home Free took this John Denver hit, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” and made it their own. Making the song more pensive, we believe they really do want to go home to the country — at least while they are singing this song.
5. “My Church,” Maren Morris
Maren Morris made “My Church” her debut single in 2016, which is the same year Home Free released this song. While Morris’ version might have added a bit of rock ‘n’ roll, Home Free made “My Church” as country as it comes, and we love it.
4. “On the Road Again,” Willie Nelson
“On the Road Again” seems pretty fitting for Home Free, especially considering their massive tour schedule. But, perhaps surprisingly, Home Free released their version of the Willie Nelson hit at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, when they were desperately missing life on the road. Their circumstances at the time made the song even more poignant.
3. “Elvira,” The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys joined Home Free on both this track and the video, bringing new life to this beloved song, first released in 1966. But this wouldn’t be the last time Home Free joined forces with the Oak Ridge Boys. The historic quartet also joined Home Free for their Warmest Winter holiday special in 2020.
2. “The Gambler,” Kenny Rogers
Home Free also released “The Gambler” while at home because of COVID-19, but that didn’t keep them from putting out a fun video. The release of “The Gambler” was especially meaningful, since it came out less than five months after Kenny Rogers passed away.
1. “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” Vince Gill
It’s not easy to cover a Vince Gill song, especially one as well known as this one, but Home Free managed to do just that, and do it well. Telling a heartbreaking story in the middle of their “Go Rest High On That Mountain” cover, this song will most certainly remain a Home Free staple for years to come.
Very hard to choose the ‘best’ Home Free covers as they do such a great job every time. But I have to say their cover of In the Blood far outshines the writer’s original in impact. Thanks for the ongoing support!
My favorite will always be, “How Great Thou Art”. However, each in it’s own way is “The Best” in my book. Thank you so much for your kind words and for giving us Fries a chance to comment on our favorite band.
“Snow Ball” will always be my best. That was really great guys. Forever a fan💯💯👏👏
How Great Tho Art and God Bless The USA are my 2 all time favourite covers done by Homefree. I couldn’t pick just one.
I have to say that “Man of Constant Sorrow” is still number 1 in my book.
Also “In the Blood”. Not to be morbid but my husband and I have made song lists to be played during our visitations and memorials during our funerals. Many of the songs are from Home Free.
Great choices! I couldn’t put them in order of my favorites, but love them all.
Mayday & Hillbilly Bone, neither of which I’d ever heard prior to their cover. Afterwards, I looked up the originals and thought, “I…I like Home Free’s better!”
My all time favorite Hime Free cover will always be “Try Everything.” This is the song that brought Hime Free into my life, and I never looked back. I love every single song they do be it original or cover.
I love all of their songs, especially “In The Blood”, “Man of Constant Sorrow”, “One Voice”, “How Great Thou Art”, and many, many more.
I’m 81 and I really would love to see these guys I live near Green Bay, Wi. PLEASE HURRY!!! lol